New York State
Personality
Tim Wu: It’s time to smash the monopolies
The coiner of “net neutrality” says Big Tech took us back to the Gilded Age.
Infrastructure
Personality
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz wants “first-class” airports
Will the new upgrades at LaGuardia and JFK curb congestion?
New York City
Personality
Everybody loves Gale
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer may be the city’s most popular politician. So why won’t she run for mayor?
Personality
Lowey on leveraging leadership on the Appropriations Committee
The congresswoman promises to fight against the border wall, for Planned Parenthood.
Personality
Who's up and who's down this week?
Amazon brings synergy to New York as Stan Lee says goodbye. Vote for this week's biggest Winners & Losers.
Health Care (Archived)
Personality
Velázquez’s 2019 House agenda: Health care and housing
Rep. Nydia Velázquez is banking on a bipartisan infrastructure bill – with funding for NYCHA.
New York State
Personality
State Sen.-elect Kevin Thomas on his unexpected victory
Upset winner says Hannon lost touch with constituents, especially minorities.
MTA
Personality
Lhota’s troubled tenure
Joe Lhota’s stint as MTA boss was marred with controversy and missteps.
New York State
Personality
A timeline of Schneiderman's public feminism, private allegations
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman led on women’s issues while his ex-girlfriends say he was beating them.
Personality
New York State
Marcos Crespo on taking Somos back to San Juan
Why the conference’s return to Puerto Rico is crucial for the diaspora.
Personality
Who's up and who's down this week?
Thinking about running for statewide office ever? Commit this to memory: garbage plates are a Rochester delicacy made of home fries, beef, macaroni salad, baked beans, onions and sauces. Basically, it’s garbage, but it means a lot to Rochesterians, who were appalled at attorney general candidate Tish James’ unfamiliarity with the dish at this week’s one-and-only AG debate. Now don’t forget it, and be sure to thank us when you ace the lightning round in the 2042 debate for space governor.
Personality
Who's up and who's down this week?
The pipe bombs delivered to at least 10 people this week have a few things in common. All of those targeted are Democrats and progressives. All of the intended recipients are also high-profile critics of President Donald Trump. And it’s looking likely that the same person – or persons – is behind the delivery of all of them. But what also unifies them is this: There are no winners when it comes to terrorism, only losers.
New York City
Personality
Watch: Jumaane Williams, Ruben Diaz Jr. beatbox and rap together
The candidates are both looking for higher office.
New York City
Personality